I nearly crashed today :(

stevo · 18-08-2013, 17:17

Waiting to turn right at the lights, 2 cars coming towards me, no filter on my side.

Both cars slow down, for some reason I thought it was safe to go, then realise as I am committed to the manoevure, that there is a crash about to happen....

Foot hard to the floor, cue lots of wheel spin, and the terrano shooting across the junction.

Complete misjudgement from me, crash averted by the power of the terrano, and the emergency stops of the 2 cars coming towards me.

So, to the 2 drivers that nearly embedded themselves in my car, I apologise.

clivvy · 18-08-2013, 17:30

#whistles# lucky man!! glad everything was ok

Banshee · 18-08-2013, 17:47

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Originally Posted by stevo

Waiting to turn right at the lights, 2 cars coming towards me, no filter on my side.

Both cars slow down, for some reason I thought it was safe to go, then realise as I am committed to the manoevure, that there is a crash about to happen....

Foot hard to the floor, cue lots of wheel spin, and the terrano shooting across the junction.

Complete misjudgement from me, crash averted by the power of the terrano, and the emergency stops of the 2 cars coming towards me.

So, to the 2 drivers that nearly embedded themselves in my car, I apologise.

We've all been there mate, learn from it

stevo · 18-08-2013, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Banshee

We've all been there mate, learn from it

I haven't crashed a car since 1985, whether thats to do with my driving, or other people's, I'm not sure, but it was very close today.

zippy656 · 18-08-2013, 17:51

Just learn from it

96terrano · 18-08-2013, 17:57

ive only rolled a car once......not bad going

96terrano · 18-08-2013, 18:15

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

ive only rolled a car once......not bad going

was a 205 diesel, rolled it in a field, dust and crap everywere, luckilly their was no loose items that could knock you out, just my phone

health and safety doesn't exist in the hills of Scotland

rustic · 18-08-2013, 18:45

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

ive only rolled a car once......not bad going

Hang on, you haven't blessed the public roads yet with your driving skills, alone yet...

At the rate you are going, you will have wrecked 50++ cars by the time you retire, assuming you are lucky enough to live that long.

96terrano · 18-08-2013, 18:50

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Originally Posted by rustic

Hang on, you haven't blessed the public roads yet with your driving skills, alone yet...

At the rate you are going, you will have wrecked 50++ cars by the time you retire, assuming you are lucky enough to live that long.

err no, this was in a field on purpose, was my mates mums old car and he didn't have the testicles to roll it......i did

i am a good driver when on the road

rustic · 18-08-2013, 19:21

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Originally Posted by 96terrano

err no, this was in a field on purpose, was my mates mums old car and he didn't have the testicles to roll it......i did

....

I hope you still have them too or is that two...

I guess a 4x4 is easier to roll... Seen a few on UTUBE, they seem to happen really slowly when off road, just starting to go then.... WHAM over and over.
Centre of Gravity is quite high.

THIS IS NOT A CHALLENGE RYAN....

zippy656 · 18-08-2013, 19:28

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Originally Posted by rustic

THIS IS A CHALLENGE RYAN....

Well i just had to

firebobby · 18-08-2013, 20:18

They say the new cash for crash thing is a driver (the bad guy) flashes his headlights, you (the good guy) think, oh, he's letting me go....then the flasher puts his foot down and crashes into you.
It's a new theme on the pulling away from a junction, just as the car in front pulls off, he jams the brakes on and you rear end him....big pay out on the insurance
when viewed on TV, most of the culprits are foreign....what a surprise

96terrano · 18-08-2013, 20:26

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Originally Posted by rustic

THIS IS NOT A CHALLENGE RYAN....

hmmm! spoil sport

solarman216 · 18-08-2013, 20:29

Driving used to be a pleasure, these days you have to be aware of not just the idiots but the scammers as well, happy days, Rick

jims-terrano · 18-08-2013, 21:43

You were lucky enough to drive away from this one. We've all done it that's why they are called accidents. Don't beat your self up about it, it was a mistake and that's how we learn.

18-08-2013, 17:17	#1
stevo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: surrey Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE Posts: 100	I nearly crashed today :( Waiting to turn right at the lights, 2 cars coming towards me, no filter on my side. Both cars slow down, for some reason I thought it was safe to go, then realise as I am committed to the manoevure, that there is a crash about to happen.... Foot hard to the floor, cue lots of wheel spin, and the terrano shooting across the junction. Complete misjudgement from me, crash averted by the power of the terrano, and the emergency stops of the 2 cars coming towards me. So, to the 2 drivers that nearly embedded themselves in my car, I apologise.

18-08-2013, 20:29	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Driving used to be a pleasure, these days you have to be aware of not just the idiots but the scammers as well, happy days, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

18-08-2013, 17:30	#2
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	#whistles# lucky man!! glad everything was ok

18-08-2013, 17:51	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	Just learn from it

18-08-2013, 17:57	#6
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	ive only rolled a car once......not bad going

18-08-2013, 20:18	#12
firebobby Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: South Bucks Vehicle: Terrano 3.0 SVE 2005 Posts: 3,499	They say the new cash for crash thing is a driver (the bad guy) flashes his headlights, you (the good guy) think, oh, he's letting me go....then the flasher puts his foot down and crashes into you. It's a new theme on the pulling away from a junction, just as the car in front pulls off, he jams the brakes on and you rear end him....big pay out on the insurance when viewed on TV, most of the culprits are foreign....what a surprise

18-08-2013, 21:43	#15
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	You were lucky enough to drive away from this one. We've all done it that's why they are called accidents. Don't beat your self up about it, it was a mistake and that's how we learn.